LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026, 5:00 P.M.
Chairperson Theresa Presley presided and convened the regular meeting of Nevada Library Board of Trustees on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:02 p.m. at the Nevada Public Library, 631 K Avenue, Nevada, Iowa. The agenda was posted on the official bulletin board in compliance with the open-meeting law.
The roll was called indicating that the following named Trustees were present and absent. Present: Emma Cassabaum, Derek Grote, Joshua Oeschel (via zoom), and Teresa Presley. Absent: Priscilla Gammon, Allison Severson, and James Woodard.
Others in attendance were Library Director Amanda Brewer, and Donna Mosinski.
Motion by Board Member Emma Cassabaum, seconded by Board Member Derek Grote, to approve the agenda as posted. The roll being called, the following named members voted. Ayes: Cassabaum, Grote, Peschel, and Presley. Nays: None. Chairperson Theresa Presley declared the motion carried.
There was no one present who wished to address the Board at this time. Library Director Amanda Brewer reported on:
The ALA Grant money is spent.
There are two new intern clerks that are being trained.
Brittany Dueker will have finished her MLIS on May 4th.
Amanda has submitted paperwork for the Norman Jean Warner Trust that is donating to small libraries in Iowa.
Teresa reported that the evaluation materials will go out mid-May.
For Continuing Education, Amanda sent a link to a YouTube video on Board Education by Jay Peterson. The program lasted 60 minutes.
Amanda also reviewed the house bills which lasted 6 minutes.
Motion by Board Member Derek Grote, seconded by Board Member Emma Cassabaum, to approve the following consent agenda items as submitted:
Approve minutes of the March 16, 2026 regular meeting
Approve April 2026 claims totaling $18,873.85 (see attached list)
Accept and place on file the Director’s memo dated April 24, 2026
Accept and place on file March 2026 financial report
The roll being called, the following named board members voted. Ayes: Grote, Cassabaum, Peschel, and Presley. Nays: None. Chairperson Theresa Presley declared the motion carried.
Motion by Board Member Emma Cassabaum, seconded by Board Member Derek Grote, to approve the change in invoice for the Circulation Desk. The roll being called, the following named members voted. Ayes: Cassabaum, Grote, Peschel, and Presley. Nays: None. Chairperson Theresa Presley declared the motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Board Member Derek Grote, seconded by Board Member Emma Cassabaum, to adjourn the meeting. The roll being called, the following board members voted. Ayes: Grote, Cassabaum, Peschel, and Presley. Nays: None. Chairperson Theresa Presley declared the motion carried. At 5:24 p.m. she adjourned the meeting.
ATTEST:
Priscilla Gammon, Secretary Theresa Presley, Chairperson